Overview
- Franco Mastantuono was an unused substitute in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla, extending a stretch of limited minutes since his return from injury.
- European outlets including Calciomercato and Infobae report that Madrid is considering a loan in January to accelerate his development.
- Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano has dismissed links to Serie A powers Napoli and Juventus as loan destinations.
- Xabi Alonso publicly backed the teenager, saying the club is pleased to have him and wants him to keep improving.
- The River Plate product joined in August in a deal reported at €63.2 million gross (about €45 million net to River), missed weeks with pubalgia, and a potential loan has been valued around €3.5 million with his EU passport easing a move.